Ruth Marlene Dale, 72, of Memphis, Missouri died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook, Iowa.
She was born November 2, 1935 in LaFayette County, Missouri to Roy and Frieda Meyer Falk.
She graduated from Sweet Springs High School and also St. John's Lutheran College in Winfield, Kansas where she received her degree in Elementary Education. Ruth married Martin E. "Bud" Dale on December 17, 1960 and to this union four sons were born.
Ruth was a Certified Nurse Aid and worked for many years at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital. She was active in the Red Hat Society, Moving On Group and the Lutheran Church Aid Association. She was a member of and active for many years in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Memphis. Ruth also served as a volunteer for many area organizations including the Downing House Museum, Scotland County Senior Citizens Nutrition Site and Scotland County Clothes Closet. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, hummingbirds and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her sons: Rodney Dale of Kirksville, Missouri; Bryan Dale and his wife, Brandi, of Morning Sun, Iowa; John Dale and his wife, Kris, of Morning Sun, Iowa and Todd Dale and his wife, Sandra, of Gladbrook, Iowa. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren: Michael Hamblin, Zachary Dale, Elizabeth Dale, Kayla Dale, Jamie Dale, Joshua Dale, John Dale, Jr., Adam Dubois, Taylor Dubois, Rylinn Dale and Kasia Dale.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Martin.
Visitation will be held after 12 P.M. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Memphis Funeral Home with family greeting friends and relatives from 6 until 8 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 9 A.M. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at St.Paul Lutheran Church in Memphis, Missouri with Pastor Mark Appold officiating. Music will be provided by Crystal Cotton and Shirley, McKamie.
Burial will follow in Memphis Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Michael Hamblin, Joshua Dale, John Dale, Jr., Adam Dubois, Dr. Randy Tobler and Scott Wickert.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church and may be left at or mailed to Memphis Funeral Home, 378 South Market Street, Memphis, Missouri 63555.
Online condolences may be sent to Ruth's family at www.mmphsfh@nemr.net.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memphis Funeral Home.
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